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Aerospace
Industry that includes methods of travel and spacecraft for navigating the air or space.
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orbital mechanics
Aerospace; Space shuttle
The study of the motions of artificial satellites and space vehicles moving under the influence of forces such as gravity, drag, and thrust. Also called flight mechanics.
orbiter spacecraft
Aerospace; Space shuttle
A spacecraft designed to travel to a distant planet or moon and enter orbit. It must carry a substantial propulsive capability to decelerate it at the right moment to achieve ...
orbital velocity
Aerospace; Space shuttle
The velocity necessary to overcome the gravitational attraction of the Earth and so keep a satellite in orbit, about 17,450 mph (28,080 km/hr) close to the Earth.
space taxi
Aerospace; Space shuttle
The White House is requesting a $17.5 billion budget for the U.S. space agency in the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. That marks a 1 percent decrease from NASA's 2014 budget. ...
Challenger Explosion
Aerospace; Space shuttle
The Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed 73 seconds after takeoff due on January 28, 1986 due to a faulty O-ring. It failed to seal one of the joints, allowing pressurized gas ...
Space Shuttle Columbia
Aerospace; Space shuttle
The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first space worthy shuttle in NASA's orbital fleet. It was destroyed during re-entry over Texas on February 1, 2003 after a hole was ...
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